Health Tips

Do's and Don'ts to ease the swelling of ankle, feet and legs

Swelling in the ankles, feet, and legs is often caused by a build-up of fluid in these areas, called oedema, usually caused by standing or sitting in ...

Signs of Alzheimer's Disease

The term “dementia” refers to a group of symptoms associated with a progressive decline in brain function. There are various forms of dementia. Alzhei...

Healthy eating habits to follow if hypertension runs in your family

If you know high blood pressure runs in your family, you have a clear warning sign to prompt you to take steps to prevent developing hypertension your...

Tips to lower your risk of kidney cancer

Making healthy lifestyle changes is especially important for people with a family history of kidney cancer, existing kidney disease or for people who ...

Ways to lower your blood sugar levels

Fluctuating blood sugar levels are a primary concern for people with diabetes and may lead to severe health complications too. High blood sugar, known...

Signs that you have a weakened immune system

A strong immune system helps you fight back against any infections that you may encounter. If you notice that you suffer from frequent infections you ...

Can diabetics donate blood?

If you have diabetes and want to donate blood, it's generally safe for you to do so. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients both are eligible to donate b...

Who is eligible to donate blood?

A healthy and fit individual who is not suffering from any transmittable diseases can donate blood. These are the basic guidelines. However, please ch...

Is menopause causing migraine?

Did you know? Female hormones and migraine headaches are linked. For many women menopause brings and end to these headaches. But the hormonal changes ...

Overuse of cough syrup can be harmful!

Do you know? Cough syrup contains dextromethorphan, which is a psychotropic substance that can cause dependency and withdrawal symptoms. Higher doses ...

Nutritional deficiencies and mental health

For optimal mental health, it is important to have adequate availability and absorption of vitamins, minerals, and amino and fatty acids as essential ...

What is Amnesia?

People with amnesia usually know who they are. But, they may have trouble learning new information and forming new memories. Amnesia can be caused by ...

How to build muscles?

Muscle growth takes time, persistence, and a long-term commitment to the process. Building muscle requires your body to deposit more protein molecules...

Common signs and symptoms of sinusitis

Sinusitis is an inflammation, or swelling, of the tissue lining the sinuses. It can happen to anyone. However, people with nasal allergies, nasal poly...

Risk factors of periodontal disease

Periodontal diseases are mainly the result of infections and inflammation of the gums and bones that surround and support the teeth. It is common but ...

Warning signs of heart failure

If you start feeling a bit more tired than normal, you may blame it on growing older or being overweight. Seek medical help if the symptoms persist an...

Pumpkin seeds help control your blood sugar levels

Pumpkin seeds’ hypoglycaemic characteristics may help diabetics better manage their blood sugar levels. In addition, a study suggests that eating pump...

Brain tumour is the second most common cancer in children after leukemia.

Astrocytomas are the most common type of brain and spinal cord tumours in children. They are a type of brain tumour called glioma which can develop at...

Common symptoms of brain tumour

Different parts of the brain control different functions, so brain tumor symptoms will vary depending on the tumor’s location. The tumor’s size and ho...

Symptoms of ovarian cysts

Most ovarian cysts go away on their own without any medical intervention. However, some can grow larger in size and become extremely painful. If you e...